Povidone
Origin: Povidone is a synthetic polymer.
| Color:
|
White powder |
| Melting Point: |
225oC |
| Molecular Formula: |
C6H9NO |
| Molecular Weight: |
111.1432 amu |
| Hydrophilicity: |
>=10 g/100 mL at 20oC |
Intended Function(s):
- Binder For Tablet
- Dissolving assistant for injection
- Flow assistant for capsule
- Dispersant for liquid medicine and pigment
- Stabilizer for enzyme and heat sensitive drugs
- Coprecipitant for poorly soluble drugs
- Lubricator and antitoxical assistant of eye drugs
- Has been used as excipients in more than 100 drugs
- Used as suspending and dispersing agent and vehicle for pharmaceuticals; also used as blood volume expander
It is also hygroscopic.
Synonyms
Links:
Povidone and Iodine
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